Akele Hum Akele Tum

Akele Hum Akele Tum (1995), starring Aamir Khan and Manisha Koirala, is an emotional drama that follows a dedicated father who sacrifices his own dreams to raise his son after being abandoned by his wife. It is streaming on Prime Video and Netflix.

Angrezi Medium

Angrezi Medium (2020), starring Irrfan Khan, is an emotional comedy-drama about a small-town single father who goes to great lengths to fulfill his daughter’s dream of studying abroad. It is available on JioHotstar.

Bhoomi 

Starring Sanjay Dutt and Aditi Rao Hydari, is an emotional revenge drama that follows a devoted father whose life is shattered after his daughter becomes a victim of a brutal crime. The film is available on Amazon Prime Video.

Dangal

Based on the real-life story of Mahavir Phogat, Dangal is a story about a father who lives his dream and passion through his daughters. Starring Aamir Khan, Sanya Malhotra and Fatima Sana Shaikh, the film remains audience favourite to date. It is available on Amazon Prime Video and Netflix.

Hi Nanna

Hi Nanna is a beautifully crafted emotional drama that explores the profound depth of a father-daughter bond, elevated by Nani’s exceptional and deeply nuanced performance. It is currently available on Netflix.

Maharaja (2024)

Maharaja (2024), starring Vijay Sethupathi, is a gripping action thriller that follows a humble barber whose life takes a dark turn after a traumatic incident involving his daughter. It is currently streaming on Netflix.

Be Happy

Be Happy is an emotional dance-drama about a protective single father, Shiv (Abhishek Bachchan), and his bright, dance-loving daughter, Dhara (Inayat Verma). When Dhara gets the chance to compete on a major reality show in Mumbai, Shiv must overcome his own grief and fears to help her fulfill her dream. The film is available on Amazon Prime Video.

Thudarum

Thudarum, starring Mohanlal, follows a devoted father who faces personal and emotional struggles while trying to protect and support his family, highlighting his quiet sacrifices and unconditional love. It is streaming on JioHotstar.

Piku

Piku, streaming on SonyLIV, is a quietly brilliant film that redefines father-daughter dynamics. Deepika Padukone plays the dutiful yet exasperated daughter of Amitabh Bachchan’s hypochondriac father. What makes this story special is its honesty—how caregiving isn’t always romanticized but still rooted in love. 

Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham

Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham is a family drama that revolves around a wealthy and strict patriarch, played by Amitabh Bachchan, whose rigid values lead him to disown his adopted son (Shah Rukh Khan) after he marries outside their social class. Years later, the younger son, played by Hrithik Roshan, sets out to reunite the broken family. It is streaming on Amazon Prime Video.

Apne

Apne is an emotional sports drama centered on a once-famous boxer, played by Dharmendra, who dreams of restoring his lost glory through his sons. The story follows his elder son, played by Sunny Deol, who initially resents his father but later returns to the boxing ring to fulfill his father’s dream. It is streaming on Amazon Prime Video.

Masoom

The movie tells us about the relationship between a father and his son who he had out of his wedlock. While this deeply affects his married life but he decides to keep his son happy and take on the responsibility. It is available on Amazon Prime Video.